Both prominent North African clubs are eager for a victory as they face off in the thrilling second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final in Cairo on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Following a goalless first leg, an intense match is anticipated as Al Ahly, the host, seeks to maintain their dominance in continental football.
The first leg took place in Rades, with Espérance aiming to secure an advantage before the challenging return leg in Cairo the following Saturday.
Despite having more possession, the hosts struggled to create clear chances against the resilient defence of the reigning champions. Rodrigues Silver nearly scored early on, with a header that narrowly missed the target.
Al Shahat also came close to scoring for Al Ahly with a long-range shot just before halftime. However, the first half ended with few chances for both teams.
In the second half, Espérance continued to press for a goal. Al Ahly’s Afsha injected energy into the attack. Emam Abdelghany almost caught the goalkeeper off guard with a long-range strike. As the match concluded, Al Ahly maintained possession to secure the draw.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final
Saturday, 18 May 2024 | Tunis
Espérance Sportive de Tunis 0-0 Al Ahly SC
Saturday, 25 May 2024 | Cairo
17h00 GMT | Al Ahly SC vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis
